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Derma Roller by Dr. Dermatologist/cosmetic Surgeon - Los Angeles CA
UPDATED FROM marlinbaltha
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marlinbalthaSeptember 16, 2016
$500
Here are my current photos. Thinking of doing it myself. Next step bellafill
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First of all let me say the entire office was...
marlinbalthaJuly 8, 2016
First of all let me say the entire office was stellar and friendly! Especially Beth!!! Didn't care for the 4hr round trip drive but I think I have found a new home. Loved the positive vibe and everyone was so friendly. Especially the Dr .... Anywho' I can't really find much around the web for Dr.'s performing "micro needling" or whatever you call it now a days but he gave me an option to look into it further or to get it done. He said it usually cost $750 but that he would give a deal for $500. I have to be truthful that there are other places that charge $500 out the gate but I was just happy that he could get in me same day and was more than eager to help me out! Furthermore, there are several positive reviews on here about the office I went to. (I am unfortunately optimistic because I have had no luck with resolving my skin and it's gotten worse IMO, Dr. Even noticed my facial lopsidedness. He said he would even it out with the filler/injection ????????????????) Hopefully I will see good results in the near future but let's be real it's no where near as ablative as a C02 but I think that is what really damaged my skin to begin with. He says I will need 3 treatments w/ 3-4 injections of bellafill @ $1,000 per syringe. I called the day before and the lady said $995) don't just every little bit helps! Besides Dr. Awesome said he would work with me based on my financial situation (we'll see) staying positive, as Beth would say!!! By the way If you do the math that's $4,500. Add that to the $3K I have already spent, time off from work, time inside hiding from the sun, 4 hr road trips and I am not sure I can keep this up ... I will have to spread these treatments out over 2 yrs at least. ????. But let's stay positive. I'll do what I can with what I have and see how things turn out. ???????? I must admit though I am a little confused cause he said I would only see a 25-30% increase with bellafill but I would see a 90% increase w/ Derma rolling. ???? he is realistic yet very eager and optimistic and I really respect that he cares!!! And I am totally confused ... I'll post in 2 wks, please pray, send good vibes I surely need a little pick me up!!!
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July 9, 2016
Thank you for sharing your review and your pics! What are your goals with the Derma rolling? You mention your skin has gotten worse - do you suffer from acne?
July 9, 2016
Yes I have bad acne scaring. No active acne. As a teen I till acutane and then in my late teens or early twenties I had cologine injections. My skin responded so well to them 85% of skin was smooth. Slight blemishes, then in my mid to late 20's I decided to get C02 done and the derm went really aggressive on my entire face and for the first 6 months I had "perfect skin". After that it for progressively worse (scarring). Guess once the swelling went down all the scars just appeared. I have had two non ablatives since and they did NOT help more than 2%???? I am hoping for a smoother surface under these scars and hopefully they fade to where I can look at myself without feeling too horrible. I hope with the combination of the rolling w/ Bella fill there will be good results.
August 2, 2016
Thanks for your review, good luck and prayers to you! Have you ever thought of derma rolling at home,yourself? I just tried it tonight for the first time, but only a .5 roller. But I have read really positive reviews and am hopeful : )
June 12, 2017
Hi mate, read your story about the Dermarolling and im hoping it went well for you after the bad luck with the co2 laser, fingers crossed.
August 26, 2016
if you're confused why didn't you ask the doctor more questions? anyways can you do an update. Is there an improvement?
November 15, 2016
U seem to a combo of rolling and boxcar, but more rolling acne scars than anything.. I would consider trying subcision with a filler before co2. I'm no doctor, but I've been reading up on different methods for years especially clinical trials.. and seems like most patients were successful with subcision. The hard part is finding a reputable doctor to perform it since it is an old procedure that most don't do.
June 12, 2017
Iv left information on one of the replies you gave to someone in April hope it helps you.
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